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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) FiREBOX
OWNER’S OPERATiON AND iNSTALLATiON MANUAL
PFS
®
US
MODEL FBPS, FGPN AND FGPN-LS
36" Peninsula Heat-Circulating Firebox
WARNING: If the information in these instructions
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
— Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable
vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS :
• Do not try to light
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WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al- teration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual for correct in- stallation and operational procedures. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. WARNING: For use only with decorative type un- vented room heaters. Do not build a wood fire. This firebox has been tested and approved by the PFS Corporation for use with any ANS Z21.11.2 ap
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SAFETy Continued 1. This firebox shall not be installed in a WARNING: Do not use a blow- bedroom or bathroom. er insert, heat exchanger insert 2. Never install the firebox • in a recreational vehicle or other accessory not approved • where curtains, furniture, clothing or for use with this firebox. other flammable objects are less than 42" from front, top or sides of firebox Do not allow fans to blow directly • in high traffic areas into the firebox. Avoid any drafts • in windy or drafty
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LOCAL CODES Install and use firebox with care. Follow all State of Massachusetts: The installation local codes. In the absence of local codes, must be made by a licensed plumber or use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Mas- Code ANS Z223.1/NFPA 54*. Firebox must sachusetts. be electrically grounded in accordance with Sellers of unvented propane or natural the National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA70 gas-fired supplemental room heaters shall (late
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3 3 33 / " 4 / " 4 4 4" 1 1 / " 4 PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS 1/2" 3 3 33 /4" 4 /4" 24" 5/8" 4" 1 1 /4" 5 3 3 / " 1 / " 8 1/2"4 1 4 /2" 4" 4" (Edge of 24" 5/8" Brick Liner) 3" TYP. 5 3 3 / " 1 / " 8 4 1 1 19 / " 2 1 4 /2" 18 /2" 4" 4" (Edge of 40" 1 Brick Liner) 36 /4" 3" TYP. 1 9 /8" 1 36 /2" 1 1 1 /2" 19 /2" 1 18 / " 2 1 42 /2" 1 40" 36 / " 4 1 9 / " 8 1 36 / " 2 1 1 /2" 1 42 / " 2 Figure 1 - Peninsula (Three-Sided) Firebox LOCATiNG FiREBOX erwise common areas when added to an PLANNING existing,
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AiR FOR COMBUSTiON AND VENTiLATiON Unusually Tight Construction WARNING: This heater shall The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion not be installed in a room or and ventilation. However, in buildings of un- space unless the required vol- usually tight construction, you must provide ume of indoor combustion air additional fresh air. is provided by the method de- Unusually tight construction is defined as scribed in the National Fuel Gas con
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AiR FOR COMBUSTiON AND VENTiLATiON Continued 4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW can support with the actual amount of Btu/ FOR FIREBOx LOCATION Hr used. Determining if You Have a Confined or _______ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can Unconfined Space support) Use this work sheet to determine if you have _______ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr a confined or unconfined space. used) Space: Includes the room in which you will Example: 63,360 Btu/Hr (maximum the
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AiR FOR COMBUSTiON AND VENTiLATiON Continued Ventilation Air From Outdoors VENTILATION AIR Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation Ventilation Air From Inside Building grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- This fresh air would come from an adjoining nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling unconfined space. When ventilating to an and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these adjoining unconfined space, you must provide items directly to the outdoors or spaces open two per
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iNSTALLATiON Continued C. When the firebox is installed on carpet- CAUTION: Log heaters in- ing or other combustible material, other than wood flooring, the firebox should be stalled in this firebox create warm installed on a metal or wood panel extend- air currents. These currents move ing the full width and depth of enclosure. heat to wall surfaces next to fire- D. Clearances from the bottom of firebox to box. Installing firebox next to vinyl the floor is 0". or cloth wall coverings or
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iNSTALLATiON Continued Mantel Clearances for Built-In BUILT-IN OR INTERNAL WALL Installation FIREBOx INSTALLATION If placing custom mantel above built-in fire- Built-in installation of this firebox involves box, you must meet the minimum allowable installing firebox into a framed-in enclosure. clearance between mantel shelf and top of This makes the front of firebox flush with wall. firebox opening shown in Figure 7. These are If installing a mantel above the firebox, you the minimum al
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iNSTALLATiON Continued 3. If a raised platform is to be constructed, ceiling clearances must be maintained. WARNING: Use only non- 4. Install gas piping to firebox location. See combustible mortar or adhe- Installing Gas Line and Connecting to Gas sives when overlapping the front Supply in log set owner’s manual. facing with noncombustible 5. Carefully set firebox in front of rough facing material. opening. 6. Carefully insert firebox into rough opening. 7. Attach firebox to wall studs usin
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iNSTALLATiON Continued the gas line into the rear of the firebox (see Figure 11). CAUTION: Do not use exces- If a sediment trap is not incorporated as a part sive force to remove the knock- of the gas utilization equipment, one shall be out. Too much force may damage installed as close to the inlet of the equipment the firebrick concrete insert. as practical at the time of installation, as per ANS Z223.1/NFPA 54. See Figure 14. A manual shutoff valve, CSA certified and complying with the
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iNSTALLATiON Continued Prepare incoming black iron gas line with HARD-WIRING FIREBOx Teflon tape or pipe joint compound (check with Model FBPS and FGPN can be hard-wired local codes as to the use of Teflon tape). Com- to the duplex outlet located inside the firebox pounds used on threaded joints of gas piping bottom if desired. This allows the blower ac- shall be resistant to the action of propane/LP cessory to be plugged into the duplex outlet. and should be applied lightly to ensure exce
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iNSTALLATiON Continued Note: A 120V supply connection to the leads to the receptacle must be provided for use CAUTION: Do not clean hood with the optional blower kit whether installed with abrasive cleanser. Use only during or after initial firebox installation. You regular household cleaners and may not be able to install a supply connection a smooth cloth. after the final installation is completed. HEAT DEFLECTIVE HOOD Front Hood (Typical Each Side) INSTALLATION The factory supplied
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REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. When calling, have ready: This will protect your warranty coverage for • your name parts replaced under warranty. • your address Contact authorized dealers of this product. • model and serial numbers of your heater If they can’t supply original replacement • how heater was malfunctioning part(s), call FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at • purchase date 1-866-328-4537. Usually, we will ask you to return the part to the factory. TECN h iCAL SERViC
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PARTS MODELS FBPS, FGPN AND FGPN-LS 4 16 16 Typ. 6 Typ. 16 15 3 16 18 17 15 17** 10** 17 1 17** 14 17** 15 5** 17** 11** 13 16 17** 7-3 6 Typ. 7-1 17 8** 12 17** 7-2 2 17** 17** 16 8** 9** 17** **These items are used on both sides of fireplace. 16 www.fmiproducts.com 105163-01E
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PARTS MODELS FBPS, FGPN AND FGPN-LS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 15 of this manual. KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 *** Firebox Assembly 1 2 *** Firebox Bottom 1 3 *** Firebox Top 1 4 23982 Top Spacer 4 5 26731 Deflector Hood 2 6 26740 Nailing Flange 12 7-1 02013 Side Refractory Brick Liner 1 7-2 02014 Bottom Refractory Brick Liner 1 7-3 02036 Bottom Refractory Brick Liner 1 8
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WARRANTy EEP T k hiS WARRANTy Model (located on product or identification tag) _____________________________ Serial No. (located on product or identification tag) __________________________ Date Purchased __________________________ Keep receipt for warranty verification. FMi PRODUCTS, LLC LiMiTED WARRANTiES New Products Standard Warranty: FMI PRODUCTS, LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the
